There are three major types of news. There are hard news and soft news. Each of them has a time factor, magnitude, and relevance. This article will outline the three types of news, and the ways they differ. These categories will help readers decide which news is worth reading. To make this easier, we will also look at some of the common characteristics of news.
Soft news
Soft news and media are those organizations that deal with entertainment, commentary, and arts. They can take the form of print articles, magazines, or television shows.
Time factor
One of the most important factors that influence the value of news stories is the time factor. In general, shorter news stories receive higher media value than longer ones. Nevertheless, there are other factors that can affect news story value. For example, technological and economic changes have turned events into valuable goods, and media cultures have evolved to keep track of public attention. This has given rise to a new factor in news – public response. This metric illustrates the cultural and commercial significance of a news story.
Magnitude
In the context of financial markets, the magnitude of news is important to understand because it can affect market prices in different ways. For example, news about the economy and central banks have different impacts on the market. For example, if the central bank announces that it will cut interest rates, stocks and bonds tend to move less. The study of the magnitude of news can be useful to practitioners and academics. This paper explores the utility of this metric in financial markets.
Relevance
Relevance of news is a key driver of consumer engagement with news content. According to a recent Schroder study, the perceived relevance of a news story determines whether or not consumers will engage with the story. While social indicators such as “likes” and “shares” can increase visibility, these metrics are not reliable predictors of relevance. News consumers fall into four clusters based on their interests. For example, individuals with a political or civic interest tend to be more likely to find a news story relevant than those with a general interest.
Inverted pyramid style of reporting
The inverted pyramid style of reporting news is common among online news sources. It is a method of presenting information that was envisioned by web usability expert Jakob Nielsen. It is essential for 21st century reporters to understand this format.
Influence of technology
The growth of the Internet has greatly affected the way news is compiled and distributed today. Previously, news outlets catered to local audiences, composing a few newscasts a day. However, new technologies such as social media and algorithms have changed the way news is gathered and disseminated. Facebook, for example, has become a major source of news content. Governments are also able to censor the content of some media sources.